Aikido will challenge you to reconsider how you use your body. You will find yourself moving in new ways in no time.
Being safe does not have to depend on how big and strong you are. With aikido, fluid movement and superior body dynamics defeats size.
Classes will make you stop and think. Classes are infused with history, physics, philosophy, and everything in between.
The Colorado School of Mines Aikido Club is a member of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). ASU was founded by Mitsugi Saotome Sensei, a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba, after moving to the United States with the purpose of upholding the core teachings of the art. I (David Ruttinger) have been a member for around two decades now...
Tuesday, October 28th - OD - Aikikai Tanshinjuku Testing - Inquire if interested in attending
Regular class time (11am) on Sunday, 8/31. Class on labor day will be at 5pm.
New beginners welcome any time! No class fee!
Before you come:
Mondays 6-7:30pm - weapons with David - Kafadar Commons*
Thursdays 6-7:30pm - empty hand with Geneviève - Student Rec Center 1st floor, Schramm Room
Sunday 11am-12:45pm - empty hand with David - Student Rec Center 2nd floor, McNeil Room
Ask for a GroupMe invite to make sure you do not miss updates the day of.
Finding us: If you are driving us park in Lot D (free after 5 and on Sundays). Directly across Elm Street from the lot is the Student Rec Center. From the entrance keep heading down the hallway and look to your left. Near the end of the hallway is an alcove with the entrance to McNeil Room and a couple of bathrooms. If you hit the stairs to the first floor you have gone too far. To get to Schramm, go down the stairs to the first floor and walk straight, past the bathrooms, until you get to a bar like area. Follow the bar around to the double doors that give access to Schramm.
Events, Changes, and Cancellations:
* While warm and light late enough. Class will move to Student Center 2nd floor, Ballroom D after that. Fall back location is the 2nd floor hallway of the SRC near the Entrance.
8/31 - class as usual!
9/1 - class is at 5pm
Denver Aikido Summit 2025 - October 11th
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Keeping the club running is a team effort. Above from left to right are
David Ruttinger, the club head instructor, is a fourth degree black belt through the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He also teaches traditional jujutsu and kenjutsu and is the weapons instructor for Denver Aikikai.
The CSM Aikido Club is affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Founded by world famous aikidoka Mitsugi Saotome, this affiliation connects us with a legacy of subtlety and finesse with an emphasis on weapons training. ASU is affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Students with training in other organizations are always welcome and rank will be recognized in the club regardless of affiliation.
